Job Description

Are you an ambitious Financial Controller who has hit a glass ceiling in terms of career progression? Do you thrive in being an integral part of growing SME businesses? Does the mixture of a hands-on yet commercial finance role excite you?

I am working closely with a reputable PR company that is part of a global agency network in their search for a Head of Finance. They are looking for an aspirational Head of Finance who will both act as the day-to-day manager of the finance function while operating as a strategic business partner to the Managing Director as they seek to continue their impressive growth.

Key duties include:

Overall responsibility for managing the finance function

Providing commercial insight to the MD and Board, in order to drive profitable growth and to optimise the company’s financial performance

Manage the P&L and balance sheet and provide day to day leadership and development of the finance function

Preparation and analysis of accurate financial reports

Full management of the budgeting and forecasting cycle

Variance analysis actuals vs budget

Monthly fee analysis, reviewing in line with contract terms

Management of Assistant Financial Controller

Supporting commercial bids and pricing related to new contracts

Quarterly VAT returns

The ideal candidate will be:

A fully qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or similar)

Have prior experience in the Marketing/Advertising/Media industry

Have experience reporting to group level and have prior understanding of SOX controlled environments (desirable)

So if you've hit the ceiling of career development and see yourself as a future SME Finance Director in a hands-on finance management role with tonnes of business partnering then this is the role for you. Shortlisting is currently underway so do not delay in your application.